Theresa-Marie graduated with a B.A.,magna cum laude, in Italian Literature and Economics (with extensive coursework in Microbiology) from Cornell University, where she made the Dean’s List and earned high honors with her thesis Breaking a Silence: Italian-American Women Authors. Theresa-Marie is an accomplished Ballroom and Latin dancer: she is an active Pro-Am competitor, has competed at U.S. Nationals, and enjoys studying and performing the Argentine Tango.

Theresa-Marie manages the tutor training program for Advantage Testing of Westchester. She is passionate about teaching—she loves working with both her students and new tutors to develop creative and personalized approaches to learning. She has volunteered with City Squash, a nonprofit after-school enrichment program. When she is not tutoring, Theresa-Marie loves to travel and is an avid baker, relishing in learning culinary arts from around the world.